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IPMAN opposes continued petrol imports, citing Dangote Refinery’s capacity to meet domestic PMS demand
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Dangote Refinery confirms uninterrupted supply, scaling volumes from 600M to 1.5B litres in 2025
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Refinery highlights improved distribution, competitive pricing, and regulatory-compliant operations
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has rejected continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), asserting that Dangote Refinery can fully satisfy the country’s fuel needs.
IPMAN also dismissed claims linking a surge in November 2025 petrol imports to alleged supply disruptions between the refinery and marketers, describing the reports as inaccurate and misleading.
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IPMAN National President, Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, said members are satisfied with Dangote Refinery’s supply reliability and welcomed direct deliveries to filling stations, a move he said has stabilized distribution and strengthened consumer confidence.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery echoed this, denying any collapse in agreements with marketers.
The refinery confirmed that supply under the marketers’ arrangement started in October 2025 with 600 million litres of PMS, rising to 900 million litres in November and 1.5 billion litres in December.
Daily loads have ranged between 31 million and 48 million litres since December 16, 2025, depending on demand.
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To expand access, the refinery reduced minimum purchase volumes from two million litres to 250,000 litres and introduced a 10-day credit facility backed by bank guarantees. These measures aim to support smaller operators, boost domestic product utilization, and reduce reliance on imported fuel.
Dangote Refinery emphasised that its ex-gantry prices remain competitive, market-responsive, and compliant with regulatory standards, refuting claims that pricing concerns prompted any withdrawal by marketers.
The refinery noted that the November import surge resulted from prior NMDPRA licensing decisions, not operational limitations.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to domestic refining, reliable supply, competitive pricing, and collaboration with regulators to strengthen Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, conserve foreign exchange, and ensure long-term energy security.
